Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome: A Case Report.
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2010-01
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A term baby born to an epileptic mother who was treated with Phenytoin until 10weeks of pregnancy
was born with multiple congenital anomalies and diagnosed to have Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome. Infants
of mothers who have taken hydantoin during pregnancy have been found to have broad multisystem
patterns of abnormalities, including mental retardation, craniofacial anomalies, nail and digital hypoplasia
and prenatal onset of growth deficiency. The discussion aims to bring to attention the potential hazard of
the use of hydantoin drug during reproductive age to all medical practitioners.
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Congenital anomalies, epilepsy, fetal hydantoin syndrome, phenytoin
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Shakya N S, Gurubacharya S M, Aryal D R. Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome: A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society. 2010 Jan-Apr; 30(1): 57-59.